May 19, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: community organizations

Volunteers tackle trash along Americana Drive

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Despite the rain, 15 volunteers put in two hours of work on Veterans’ Day to clean up trash and construction debris along Americana Drive in Annandale.  The event was sponsored by Friends of Accotink Creek and the Fairfax County Restoration Project (FRCP). Conrad Mehan of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services … Continued

‘Opportunity Neighborhoods’ formed in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

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The Opportunity Neighborhoods concept is coming to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads.  Fairfax County is contracting with a nonprofit in each of those areas to bring community members together to determine what services are available to low-income families, assess which needs are not being met, and collaborate on a plan to fill those gaps.  Opportunity Neighborhoods … Continued

Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities

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A Kids Give Back event in August. Families interested in teaching children about the importance of helping their community are encouraged to join an upcoming Family Volunteer Day hosted by Kids Give Back. The program was founded by Denise Gavilan, a resident of the Mantua neighborhood just west of Annandale. The next event, on Oct. … Continued

Food drive will help the needy

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The ACCA food pantry.  The pandemic and related job losses are creating hardships for local families. People who can help are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items.  The Mason District Police Station and the Annandale chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) are hosting a food drive at the Mason Government … Continued

Local group provides rent relief to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads residents

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Dozens of Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads families were able to stay in their homes and feed their families over the past few months, thanks to the emergency assistance program run by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA).  ACCA received $3.1 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. About half … Continued

Glass recycling bin installed at Wakefield Park, thanks to Girl Scout lobbying effort

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The glass recycling bin at the Mason Government Center. Wakefield Park in Annandale now has a purple bin for recycled glass, and Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw credits the advocacy efforts of Girl Scout Troop 120.  “In early March, I attended a meeting of the North Springfield Civic Association and was greeted by one of the … Continued

Food donations help residents of Annandale apartments

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About 200 residents of Fairmont Gardens in Annandale collected donated food Thursday afternoon at a weekly event in the parking lot hosted by the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC).  World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by Chef José Andrés, and the SevaTruck Foundation contributed packaged meals – chicken, rice, and vegetables – and there were … Continued